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FOUND STRAY on 4/19/22
*** FOUND STRAY ***

Found yesterday, Tuesday, 4/19/2022

Female Jack Russel Terrier

Chipped, however, expired owner contact information

Recovered at Mill Race Park, and brought to Thoreau Vet.

This little one is currently being house at Thoreau.

Do you know her owner?

Contact Thoreau Vet directly at (610) 559-0728.

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Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law
Move Over, Slow Down (penndot.gov)
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WELCOME TO THE PALMER TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
Welcome to Palmer Township Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site responsibly. Working in partnership with the community we can proactively prevent crime, support victim recovery and hold offenders accountable.

Wayne D. Smith, Chief of Police

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Sign Up For Free Notifications
Now you can receive alerts through email about crime and arrests in your local community. Click here to sign up for free.

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Mobile App Available
Download the CRIMEWATCH mobile application and stay up to date with crime in your area. Our app lets you browse nearby crime and anonymously submit tips to authorities. Android - IOS

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Involved in a crash?
The Palmer Township Police Department Officers investigating crashes have been instructed to issue CRASHDOCS.ORG cards with the date and incident number to all drivers involved in a motor vehicle accident.

The Drivers or Owners involved in a Reportable crash are encouraged to purchase their Crash Report online at that website.
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Online Reporting System
With the spread of the Corona Virus across the globe, The Palmer Township Police and CRIMEWATCH has seen the need to better protect our first responders from catching or spreading the virus. We believe that CRIMEWATCH can help you reduce unnecessary physical contact for non-emergency incidents.

As such, CRIMEWATCH has developed an Online Reporting System for the Palmer Township Police Department, FREE of charge.
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Can we find your home quickly?
Every second counts in an emergency, can First Responders find your home?

Help us find you so that we can help you!

Consider making your address clearly visible from both directions on the street.

Consider reflective markers on your mailbox post AND your home.

Keep trees and grass trimmed around your markers.

Thank you!

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Palmer Township Police Department Camera Registry
REMINDER for Palmer Township Residents & Businesses,

The Palmer Township Police Department is seeking assistance in establishing a Security Camera Registry to aid in Crime investigations.

The goal of the camera registry program is to deter crime and promote public safety through collaboration between the Palmer Township Police Department and the community we serve.
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Reports
If you are looking for a report, click on NEED A REPORT? to begin your search

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News Feed

July 2, 2022

One In Custody

The wandering bear that has been visiting our backyards the last few weeks is currently in custody. He will be charged with numerous counts of theft from bird feeders, and is currently being extradited by The Pennsylvania Game Commission to a safer and more desirable location in the Pocono area.

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Palmer Township Police Department

June 26, 2022

Watch for Bears

Throughout the weekend, Township Police have been flooded with bear sightings, which are being reported by our residence. Today numerous reports of the bear were reported to be on Aicher Drive, Woodlawn Avenue, and Woodridge Terrace. This neighborhood is to the rear of the 25th Street Shopping...

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Palmer Township Police Department

June 19, 2022

Township Parks Safety Alert

With summer days away, our Township parks are beginning to experience illegal activity. In the past week we have had vehicles broken into and vehicles stolen from our park lots. If you visit our parks, or park in our Township park lots to walk the trails, please secure your vehicles, and keep...

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Palmer Township Police Department

June 17, 2022

Benifield, Benicio Antoin - (18) 3125 (b) Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child and 8 additional charges

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Felony Full Extradition Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 22-02228 Whereabouts : Possibly staying in the Macungie and or Center City Allentown area. If you see him, do not approach. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to police. If you have any information...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

(18) 3125 (b) Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child, (18) 3125A8 Aggravated Indecent Assault, (18)3121(A2) Rape-Threat of Forcible Compulsion (F1), (18) 3123(a)(7) IDSI Person Less than 16, (18) 3126 (a)(7) Indecent Assault Person less than 13 years of age (F3), (18) 3126 (a)(8) Indecent Assault Person less than 16 years of age (M2), (18) 6301 (a)(1)(ii) Corruption of Minors, 4302 incest(F2), (18) 6318 (a)(1) Unlawful Contact with Minor - Sexual Offenses (F1)

June 14, 2022

Culver, Katlyn Ann - (18) 3928 (A) Unauthorized Use Motor/Other Vehicle (M2)

The Palmer Township Police Department arrested Culver, Katlyn Ann on Tuesday June 14th, 2022. Culver was taken into custody inside Lehigh County Prison. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Friday June 3rd, 2022 Issuing Authority : Magisterial District Judge Susan Hutnik Holding...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

(18) 3928 (A) Unauthorized Use Motor/Other Vehicle (M2)

June 14, 2022

Culver, Katlyn Ann - (18) 3928 (A) Unauthorized Use Motor/Other Vehicle (M2)

The Palmer Township Police Department arrested Culver, Katlyn Ann on Tuesday June 14th, 2022. Culver was taken into custody inside Lehigh County Prison. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Friday June 3rd, 2022 Issuing Authority : Magisterial District Judge Susan Hutnik Holding...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

(18) 3928 (A) Unauthorized Use Motor/Other Vehicle (M2)

May 30, 2022

Dunwell, Ryan M - 35 780-113a30 Possession with Intent to Deliver (F) and 3 additional charges

*APPREHENDED* Pennsylvania State Police arrested Dunwell on a Palmer Police warrant on Sunday May 29th, 2022. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Incident Type : Drug / Narcotic Violation Date Issued : Monday March 28th, 2022 Issuing Authority : Magisterial District Judge Susan Hutnik Holding...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

35 780-113a30 Possession with Intent to Deliver (F), & (1) count 35 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M), (1) Count of 7512 A - Criminal Use Of Communication Facility (F3), 780-113A16 Intentional Possession of a Controlled Substance by Person not Registered

May 29, 2022

Morrissey, Thomas Hugh - (18) 3929 (A) Retail Theft (M1) and 1 additional charge

The Palmer Township Police Department arrested Morrissey, Thomas Hugh on Saturday May 28th, 2022. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Wednesday May 25th, 2022 Issuing Authority : Magisterial District Judge Susan Hutnik Holding Department : Palmer Township Police Department Docket...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

(18) 3929 (A) Retail Theft (M1), (1) count 3922 (A)(1) Theft by Deception (M1)

May 29, 2022

Boyd, Jacob Russell - (18) 3929 (A) Retail Theft (M1)

The Palmer Township Police Department arrested Boyd, Jacob Russell on Saturday May 28th, 2022. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Wednesday May 18th, 2022 Issuing Authority : Magisterial District Judge Susan Hutnik Holding Department : Palmer Township Police Department Docket...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

(18) 3929 (A) Retail Theft (M1)

April 5, 2022

Holzworth, Kristofer Troy - (1) count Title 18 section 3929 Retail Theft(F3) and 1 additional charge

The defendant was placed in custody after an investigation of theft at a local business.

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Title 18 section 3929 Retail Theft(F3), (18) 3922 (A)(1) Theft by Deception (M2)

June 17, 2022

Benifield, Benicio Antoin - (18) 3125 (b) Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child and 8 additional charges

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Felony Full Extradition Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 22-02228 Whereabouts : Possibly staying in the Macungie and or Center City Allentown area. If you see him, do not approach. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to police. If you have any information...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

(18) 3125 (b) Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child, (18) 3125A8 Aggravated Indecent Assault, (18)3121(A2) Rape-Threat of Forcible Compulsion (F1), (18) 3123(a)(7) IDSI Person Less than 16, (18) 3126 (a)(7) Indecent Assault Person less than 13 years of age (F3), (18) 3126 (a)(8) Indecent Assault Person less than 16 years of age (M2), (18) 6301 (a)(1)(ii) Corruption of Minors, 4302 incest(F2), (18) 6318 (a)(1) Unlawful Contact with Minor - Sexual Offenses (F1)

May 6, 2022

Mcanally, Alysa Anne - (1) Count of 3921 A Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3) and 2 additional charges

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Felony Surrounding States Palmer Police Incident: 20-08072 If you see the suspect, do not approach her. Dial 9-1-1 and report her location to the police. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact the Palmer...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count of 3921 A Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3), (1) Count of 3925 A Receiving Stolen Property, (18) 3928 (A) Unauthorized Use Motor/Other Vehicle (M2)

July 18, 2021

Amos, Donald - 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin) and 3 additional charges

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Misdemeanor Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 21-04319 If you see the suspect, do not approach him. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to the police. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin), 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Xanax), 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

April 14, 2021

Cronce, Jodi Marie - 4106 (a)(1)(ii) Access Device Fraud and 2 additional charges

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Felony Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 21-00898 If you see her, do not approach. Dial 9-1-1 and report her location to police. If you have any information as to her whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact the Palmer Township...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

4106 (a)(1)(ii) Access Device Fraud, 3922(a)(1) Theft by Deception, 3925(a) Receiving Stolen Property

February 25, 2019

Huertas, John - (1 count) Theft by Deception (M1) and 2 additional charges

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Misdemeanor Surrounding States Alias: none Palmer Police Incident: 12-05971 If you see him/her, do not approach. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to police. If you have any information as to his whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact the...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Theft by Deception (M1), (1 count) Criminal Conspiracy (M1), (1 count) Home Improvement Fraud (M1)

November 10, 2020

Suspicious Activity / Attempted Child Luring

An 11 year old male EASD student reported that as he was walking home, along Walter Avenue, from his bus stop. An unknown male operating a tan / brown sedan displaying a blue and green decal of the word "GLITCH" on the driver’s side rear window, yelled “Do you want some candy?" The boy ignored this...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

June 3, 2019

Help in Identifying Suspects

HELP IN IDENTFYING SUSPECTS Palmer Police #: 19-04376 Retail Theft – Giant Food Market on 6-1-2019 Retail theft on 06-01-2019 at the Giant Food Market, 801 S.2th Street in Palmer Township. The pictured unknown male subjects took groceries which included seafood, diapers, cases of Snapple, and...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Incident Type:

Shoplifting

December 2, 2020

Puppy Theft

***DELAYED POSTING***Due to Technical difficulties in obtaining video and photos The Palmer Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft of a puppy from The Pet Shop in the Palmer Park Mall on Saturday,11/21/2020 at 5:51pm. The stolen pup is a black and white female French Bulldog...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

November 30, 2020

Vehicle Break In - Help Identify

Need assistance in identifying the males in the video. On November 30, 2020 at 0300 hours they were in the Old Orchard section of Palmer Township entering vehicles that were left open. Numerous vehicles were entered and items were stolen. Both are white males, one wearing a red, white and blue...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

October 23, 2020

Attempt to Identify

Theft of signs Police Incident # Palmer Township PD - Help Identifying Video of Palmer Township PD - Help Identifying Attempting to identify this female subject. Female subject entered a home owner’s property on Blenheim Drive, using their driveway, pulling a red cart on 10-15-2020 shortly after 5:...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

October 5, 2020

Help in Identifying

An unknown individual entered a vehicle on Woodside Drive in Palmer Township. Unknown race male, wearing a possible Under Armour hoodie, light in color. Male was wearing a face mask concealing his identity. If anyone can identify this actor please contact the Palmer Township Police Department non-...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

August 31, 2020

Help Identifying Individual Attempting to Enter Vehicles

Looking to identify the individual in the video. Location: 3100 block of Florian Avenue Time: 0200 hours Crime: Trying to enter vehicles Description: white male wearing a white baseball cap, dark colored shirt, dark athletic pants with a solid white stripe and sneakers. Palmer PD - Attempt to...

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Palmer Township Police Department

July 2, 2022

One In Custody

The wandering bear that has been visiting our backyards the last few weeks is currently in custody. He will be charged with numerous counts of theft from bird feeders, and is currently being extradited by The Pennsylvania Game Commission to a safer and more desirable location in the Pocono area.

Source:

Palmer Township Police Department

June 26, 2022

Watch for Bears

Throughout the weekend, Township Police have been flooded with bear sightings, which are being reported by our residence. Today numerous reports of the bear were reported to be on Aicher Drive, Woodlawn Avenue, and Woodridge Terrace. This neighborhood is to the rear of the 25th Street Shopping...

Source:

Palmer Township Police Department

June 19, 2022

Township Parks Safety Alert

With summer days away, our Township parks are beginning to experience illegal activity. In the past week we have had vehicles broken into and vehicles stolen from our park lots. If you visit our parks, or park in our Township park lots to walk the trails, please secure your vehicles, and keep...

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Palmer Township Police Department

May 12, 2022

FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH

Palmer Township Police are currently investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle impacting the rear of a vehicle. This crash occurred on Route 248, near the 25th Street Shopping Center. Route 248 is currently CLOSED between Sales Street and Lawnherst Avenue, as the Investigation continues...

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Palmer Township Police Department

April 20, 2022

FOUND STRAY on 4/19/22

*** FOUND STRAY *** Found yesterday, Tuesday, 4/19/2022 Female Jack Russel Terrier Chipped, however, expired owner contact information Recovered at Mill Race Park, and brought to Thoreau Vet. This little one is currently being house at Thoreau. Do you know her owner? Contact Thoreau Vet directly at...

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Palmer Township Police Department

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